Biodegradable edible plastic from milk

Milkywaste-zero waste wrote: We can see a lot of alarming facts and figures about our planet slowly drowning in plastic waste. But at milkywaste we also noticed decreasing prices of bovine milk in europe on one hand and increased production of powdered milk on the other hand. This can cause eu farmers to lose their jobs and for all of us to lose our beloved planet. That is why we found an environmentally friendly way to use casein from milk to produce biodegradable and even edible plastic and coating for needs in the packaging industry. By using our products, you are prolonging the expiration date and quality of your products. Thereby increasing the shelf life and reducing waste and cost of waste transfer... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Slovenia

The FuturECOool

The FuturECOool wrote: We developed a hybrid between vapour compressor system that is used right now and the elastocaloric technology that is considered to be the technology of the future. Main advantage compared to existing cooling technology is 30% higher effiviency and usage of. 30% less harmful refrigirants (freons). We have applied for tha patent on main potential markets. Main technological issues have been resolved already (liftime of materials) and we are ready to licence the technology... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Slovenia

We turn apples into fashion

Waste Into Treasure wrote: We turn biodegradable waste that is collected separately, like apple cores and peels or hops leaves, into a leather like material. The mechanical process has been improved and used by a few companies which still offer only small amounts and high prices, that’s where we want to differ. Our goal is to enable a circular economy by connecting waste management with product designers thus reducing waste and minimizing the need for animal leather production and processing. Through our research we found that the demand for sustainable clothing is on such a huge rise that market no longer needs educating on its importance yet there aren’t enough suppliers to cater to the consumers needs... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Slovenia

Muon-Tech Technologies Pte. Ltd.

Muon-Tech Technologies Pte. Ltd. wrote: On an average, we waste 30% of electricity that we consume. We incentivize consumers to save electricity by monetizing their electricity savings through the muon blockchain platform. Whatever electricity consumers save are monetized either in cash, credits or rewards. When a consumer buys electricity either via main grid or prosumers through muon app, we convert that to equivalent power tokens and, compare their electricity consumption within the peer group. We actively provide personalized electricity-saving tips that help consumers to save electricity. Whatever electricity they save are traded through our platform to other peers or merchants. Merchants have an option to trade their merchandize against the electricity tokens... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Singapore

Green pocket: Climate Change Edition

Green pocket wrote: . We plan on giving use to urban pockets that would otherwise stay unused. This improves microclimate and gives good green area for citizens to spend their free time at. Green pocket gives use to otherwise unused urban spaces. Our solution aims to provide a healthy environment for local citizens, while promoting biodiversity, absorbing c02 and building urban resilience. We collaborated with local government in creation of our idea and we received a lot of positive feedback for our idea. It relates to goal 3 good health and wealth being and goal 15 life on land. It is very simple concept, easy to understand and implement which we think is great advantage of our idea... Source: EIT Climate KIC's Climathon

Serbia

Fighting climate change and unemployment

Bastaliste Hub wrote: We see bastaliste as the community of urban gardeners: located 10km from the city centre, bastaliste offers allotment renting to urban people willing to produce own organic food, as well as needed tools and education. Wider perspective of bastaliste includes raising awareness of the expert, political and general public on the importance and benefits of urban agriculture as a tool for ecological, social and economic city development. Especially, when it comes to fighting climate change and unemployment in serbia... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Serbia

First Serbian bamboo plantation

Bambooing wrote: Bambooing is a project within whom first serbian bamboo plantation is planned to be established. Since bamboo is not native to europe and european countries import over 50% of world’s bamboo production, this opens new and interesting commercial opportunities that uroboros through bambooing is going to pursue. Realization of this project will allow new branches of existing industries to develop within region or the new ones to emerge- bamboo usage can find its place in every niche: furniture and woodwork, textile, food. Bamboo has so many uses that is up to producers/ customers what their preference will be, not excluding other bamboo growing benefits... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Serbia

We produce fuel and grill briquette

RioRE Briquette wrote: Our aim is to produce fuel and grill briquette from raspberry biological waste, and correspondingly engage local population in collecting such waste. Briquettes. Are cheap, and they burn longer than wood. Wood is the main heating source in the western serbia, which leads to deforestation in this region. Forest area has decreased by 20% in the last 10 years. Production of briquette does not include timber – which is an obvious advantage. Economically speaking, usage of biomass for production of briquette that can be used for thermo-energetic purposes is the most cost-effective source of renewable energy... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Serbia

Freon gases can be safely used

FreonFrog wrote: With the reconstruction of existing systems and installing freonfrog box we can make cold storage in any industry adapted for new f-gases regulation. Freonfrog can absolutely control freon in the system and make it reusable and recyclable, prevent any leakage. Freonfog box directly reduces impact on global warming and ozone-layer depletion. Our technology easily and safely control freon, storage it and inform services and users about potential problems... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Serbia

Utilizing gravitational energy

Escalator KERS wrote: Escalators are electrically driven and average electric motor used has 100 kw. Modern escalators often use motors with frequent regulation, which significantly reduces electric consumption. But there's a situation for which conditions could be further utilized- when larger number of people is going down then up. Simple weight difference (gravitational component) can be stored in hydraulic pistons (kinetic energy recovery system- kers) for later use in the same escalator system... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Serbia